Immigration Law in Washington

Washington has significant immigrant populations from Mexico, China, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, and East Africa. The Seattle USCIS field office processes high volumes. Attorney fees range $2,000-$5,000 for family, $3,000-$9,000 for employment-based immigration. Washington's tech industry (Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing) sponsors more H-1B visas than almost any other state. Seattle's Immigration Court has backlogs exceeding 3 years. Washington passed laws providing undocumented residents access to state health insurance and driver's licenses. Agricultural visa demand is significant in eastern Washington's farming communities.